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Building words from chemical elements: a fun and inclusive approach to introduce the periodic table

Published:2024-06-13 Issue: Volume: Page:
ISSN:2569-3263
Container-title:Chemistry Teacher International
language:en
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Author:

Limpanuparb Taweetham¹²^ORCID,Chiranon Weerapat¹^ORCID,Intaraprasit Methin³^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Mahidol University International College , Mahidol University , Nakhon Pathom , 73170 , Thailand

2. School of Chemistry , UNSW Sydney , Kensington , NSW 2052 , Australia

3. Samsenwittayalai School , 132/11 Rama VI Rd., Phaya Thai , Bangkok , 10400 , Thailand

Abstract

Abstract A program for writing words (or personal names) by combining chemical element symbols is developed in the context of classroom activity to introduce the periodic table, properties of elements, and periodic trends. We provide multiple examples and possible ideas to improve student engagement and create an inclusive environment in the classroom. Common confusions and mistakes made when learning the periodic table are tabulated and discussed. In addition to spelling words and creating graphics using element symbols, the program can display and print out properties of elements as part of the word-building game.

Funder

National Research Council of Thailand

Mahidol University

Publisher

Walter de Gruyter GmbH

Link

https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/cti-2023-0058/pdf

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